Washburn & Mid-Wharfe Methodist Ministers for United Benefice Norwood & Timble

Farnley, Fewston with , Rev Shannon DeLaureal Leathley, Weston with Denton. 01943 430345

Rector: Revd Stephen McCaulay [email protected] The Vicarage, Askwith LS21 2HX Rev Tim Perkins Tel: 01943 513340 [email protected] 20 Far Mead Croft, Burley in Wharfedale. LS29 7RR 01943 864187 Hon Assistant Clergy [email protected] The Revd Michael Cleverley Tel: 01943 851234 Norwood Retreat Centre The Revd Stewart Hartley Norwood, LS21 2RA, Tel: 01943 464106 Tel: 07946 423309 Email: [email protected] [email protected] The Revd Barry Miller Methodist Chapels are in the circuit of Tel: 01943 467641 Wharfedale & Aireborough Readers John Charman, Norwood Hall Websites: Cottage, Norwood LS21 2RA St Oswald's Church, Leathley www.leathleychurch.org Tel: 01943 466712 All Saints Church, Farnley Fran Dale Tel: 01943 463020 email: www.farnleyallsaints.org [email protected] Fewston and Blubberhouses www.fewstonwithblubberhouses.org.uk Peter Wiggins, 32 Manley Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley LS29 8QP Weston Church Tel: 01943 609599 www.westonchurch.wordpress.com

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Pat Anderson, Tel: 01943 880284 Benefice Administrator Denton Ann Chadwick Hazel Pullan 01943 600 604. Hours Mon, Weds & Fri, 9.30-11.30am Farnley: Peter Goodwin [email protected] Tel: 01943 969953 01943 466098

Leathley: Terry Bramall CBE Tel: 07802 877799 Front cover image & Liz Webster 01943 468376 Title: All Saints Church in Weston. This

Weston: Ann Chadwick was a photograph used to inspire part 01943 600 604. of the Weston Series mentioned in the January issue.

Our Magazine see page 28. Credit: Brian Hindmarch [email protected] Email; Church Services June 2021 YOUR KEY TO BREAK OUT OF All our services will be subject to Government guidelines please check on LOCKDOWN! www.achurchnearyou.com for updates or see the weekly bulletin. 6th June First Sunday after Trinity HERITAGE BOYS 9.30am. Weston Holy Communion (BCP) 11am. Leathley Family Service and Holy Baptism 2.30pm Farnley Evensong (BCP)

13th June Second Sunday after Trinity 9.30am. Denton Holy Communion 11am. Blubberhouses Morning Worship 2.30pm. Leathley Evensong (BCP)

20th June Third Sunday after Trinity 9.30am. Fewston Holy Communion 11am. Farnley Holy Communion 2.30pm. Weston Evensong (BCP)

27th June Fourth Sunday after Trinity 9.30am. Leathley Holy Communion (BCP) 11am. Denton Holy Communion 2.30pm. Fewston Evensong (BCP)

4th July Fifth Sunday after Trinity 9.30am. Farnley Holy Communion 11am. Leathley Holy Communion 2.30pm. Weston Evensong (BCP)

June Services at Norwood Chapel

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Email; [email protected] [email protected] Email; [email protected] Email; The View from the Vicarage News from Norwood Chapel Dear friends, My daughter and I were having lunch recently and I was eating a banana. Now I What have you learned about life from the pandemic, or even beforehand, about commented on how surprised she was to see me eating a banana and then said, need to pace myself! Returning to face-to-face encounters whether outside or inside takes time and mental/physical/emotional energy. dangerous eating so many bananas at once could be).

This banana eating marathon was news to me, and Becky was shocked that I worship, I need to take into account travel time in getting to/from my churches along could not remember it happening. She had told Charlotte and she was sure that with filling my car up more often at the petrol station. At the end of the workday (or she had told me all about it. So, we explored a little about when it had happened even before the end!), I am quite tired. Returning to life as we once knew it (pre- and where. The day of nine bananas happened at school in Harrogate and it had pandemic) will cost us in terms of our resources (time, finances and personal levels of energy). You may have experienced something similar. the cut as newsworthy enough to go into a letter, or email, or phone call. It was simply something that I had never known about until it came up in conversation I think what is needed is learning a way to pace ourselves by our priorities and values almost a decade later. in life. This will be unique to each one of us. What do you value most? What are your top priorities? Or better yet, what have you learned about life that perhaps will influence your attitude as we continue to ease out of Lockdown? be meeting with people who we have not seen in the flesh for some time. Family, I have a wee book entitled, by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.. Great wisdom is shared about the little things and big things in life. It was pub- and now we do. We may have kept in touch by zoom, or facetime, we may have lished decades before our pandemic but it can still speak into our post-pandemic liv- phoned, or emailed or exchanged letters. We may have prayed for each other ing. I will share a few nuggets: daily. But there will be big gaps in all of our shared experiences, gaps that we may not even be aware of. But for each of us this past year and a bit has been different. We have all had different experiences. Some of us have found

We have all been on the same journey, but our experiences have been different. And the journey and our experiences have affected each of us differently. (Over Age 48

has happened).

As we get back into the swing of face-to- with life just now, underneath, they may be struggling. Jesus reminded us how important it is to love our neighbour. Loving each other is central to living a good life but never more so than now as we emerge into our changed world. Age 74

So, enjoy meeting with those you have not seen for so long, enjoy sharing bananas in one day. I hope you found this shared wisdom inspirational and helpful with your own reflec- With my prayers for you and all those you love. tions. Jesus said he came so that people could have abundant life, living life to the Stephen full. (John 10:10) I think an abundant life is a daily journey where we seek well-being in the various aspects of our lives. Every blessing to you as we strive to find our pace and balance in creating a state of well-being for ourselves, for those we love, and for those whom God has placed in our midst.

Summertime blessings, ~ Rev. Shannon Email; [email protected] [email protected] Email; [email protected] Email; St Oswald's church, Leathley; A place of family joy and sadness - Part one Religious centres witness our Nana & Grandpy, Mary & Walker beginning and our end, moments of Barrett watched their two children, intense joy and of deepest sadness Richard & Ann, grow to adulthood. almost always in the presence of our Nana was an active member of dearest family and friends. Even for Leathley WI and would often have those of us without strong faith they been in and around the church. Then have so much more meaning than just tragedy struck, Richard was killed aged the stone or brick from which they are just 22. His funeral was held at St built. My name is Natasha Houseman, some of you will know me or know with his grandparents, no doubt in the others in my family as we have had a hope they would be together. long association with Washburn Valley. Specifically we lived in Leathley from 1988 to 2001. I was moved to write this article about how St Oswald's church, Leathley has become that special place for me.

The picturesque village of Leathley is bounded by the river Washburn, a river which features heavily in my family history. It is an old settlement, established in the Anglo Saxon period, more sheltered than many of the

Church occupies a piece of rising ground in the centre of the village, across the road from the village green, parish rooms and the alms-houses. The tower dates from the Norman period and was enlarged in 1472. It is a sim- It is then that our connection takes a ple, serene church surrounded by a more joyful turn the wedding of Ann peaceful graveyard. (my Mum) & George Christopher Houseman, otherwise known as Bob, The story starts with my great (my Dad) on 9 June 1973. Although grandparents, Mary & George Thomas Stainburn has its own beautiful church, Barrett. When Mary & George Thomas weddings were no longer being held retired in 1948 (passing the family farm there. Instead, the wedding should in nearby Stainburn onto their son, my have taken place at North Rigton. It Grandpy) they moved to Little London It was a glorious, joyful, special Farmers provided a guard of honour occasion, a time to put aside the family with forks and the tradition of lifting Cottage in Leathley. Sadly their special place for the family and so Ann sadness and celebrate the coming the bride over the lychgate was upheld. retirement was not to last long. George moved in with family friends (Dot & together of two very special people. Natasha Houseman Thomas died in 1951 and Mary Dennis Beecroft) so she was technically followed in 1954. They were buried, in Leathley parish for the three weeks chiffon with ribbon lace bodice and Photograph credit: Natasha Houseman whilst the banns were read. One must scallop-edged flowing skirt appliqued Titles: Gravestone of Richard Arthur Barrett (left) The assume that this was with the blessing wedding of Richard Walker and Elizabeth Ann Barrett

Fast forward nearly twenty years. My [email protected] Email; [email protected] Email; of the vicar! (above) Community Notice Board Community Notice Board Please check Government guidance before attending events as rules may change Please check Government guidance before attending events as rules may change after publication. after publication. Fewston Foxy Ladies Marquee for Hire Want to host a local event or family Great American Song Book party outside, need some Weston Flower and Cleaning Rota protection from weather! 6th June Sally Stanley 15th June Open Evening with 13th & 20th June Hazel Pullan Roger Browne, on his electric Hire sizeable marquee (owned by piano 27th June & 4th July Helen Caton St Andrews Church) with walls and Guests £3 Including raffle windows - length of two trestle ta- bles, £50 for 48 hours, with £100 If you want any more information, deposit on safe return. please give Gillian a ring on 01943 2 July Local Social The Hopper Lane 880362 or Shirley on 01423770281, Contact Pat on 01943 880284 for 21 & 22 August Nidd Art Trail Blubberhouses Church booking and collection. 28 - 30 August Nidd Art Trail Blubberhouses Church 4 September Ceilidh 4 & 5 December Christmas Tree Blubberhouses Church The Valley Bible Study Festival Group meets on the first Teas, lunches and 11 & 12 December Christmas Tree Blubberhouses Church and third Wednesdays of Festival the month. At present, we full refreshments are meeting via Zoom at 2.30pm. Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th June Official Notices at Fewston Parochial Contact Peter Wood for details on Hall from 11am till 430pm. All Please be aware. Motorhome and Have a tracking device fitted [email protected] proceeds to friends of kettlesing Camper Van thefts are increasing, both Use steering wheel and pedal school. in North and across the locking devices country. Have the vehicle security marked T&T Remove any removable items that Still restarting in July!! If you own one of these vehicles please may be seen through windows There are scones, jam, cream, cups of for thieves. Here are some crime preven- Keep the keys locked away safely in tea and a heap load of chat waiting for your home th tion tips that we recommend: you. - 2pm Tuesday 6 July Have CCTV at the place you park Take some good quality photos of your vehicle and keep them safe, your vehicle T&T meets at Norwood Social Hall and these could be used to identify your Consider fitting a dash camera and vehicle if it were to be stolen. is for the over 60s. It is only £2 per rear camera person. If you want to hear more Report any suspicious activity Invest in a removable driveway/ around your vehicle to the police about T&T, give Gillian a ring on parking post 880362 or Gladys on 880604 Lock any access to your garden, driveway or garage spoiling your summer adventures! We've always got time for T&T!

Fit a good alarm/immobiliser [email protected] Email; [email protected] Email; Crossword Puzzle Word Search excuse to be absent from the great banquet (Luke 14:20) (7) capital afraid cheered musicians 22 Long weapon with a pointed tribe head used by horsemen (Job Jerusalem 39:23) (5) crowd laws 23 Musical beat (6) holy 24 What the Israelites were told angry to use to daub blood on their Levites door-frames at the first Passover hill (Exodus 12:22) (6) soldiers Ark Down respect 1 Fasten (Exodus 28:37) (6) stored cart 2 Art bite (anagram) (7) organised Uzzah Obed divided; some with the Jews, fall (Acts David 14:4) (5) stumbled Across 5 Contend (Jeremiah 12:5) (7) trumpeters 1 Military tactic used by Joshua to attack and destroy the city of Ai (Joshua 8:2) (6) 6 Possessed (Job 1:3) (5)

4 Place of learning (6) 7 Sheen (Lamentations 4:1) (6)

, they took a rather stone and put it under him and he sat on Sudoku

13 Large flightless bird (Job 39:13) (7) 9 Unpleasant auguries of the end of the age, as forecast by Jesus (Matthew 24:7) (7) 14 They were worth several hundred pounds each (Matthew 25:15) (7) harem (including Esther) were taken (Esther 2:8) (7) 13:3) (6)

11 Where Saul went to consult a medium before fighting the Philistines (1 Samuel 28:7) when he went into the room where she lay (5) (Mark 5:39) (6)

12 Propitiation (Hebrews 2:17) (9) 18 The part of the day when the women

went to the tomb on the first Easter morn- 17 Turn away (Jeremiah 11:15) (5) ing (John 20:1) (5)

19 So clear (anagram) (7) 20 Narrow passageway between buildings

(Luke 14:21) (5)

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Jackdaws only breed from the second. Genetic analysis of offspring shows no evi- dence of extra-pair mating, and though some pairs do separate in the much dominating my feeders recently. first few months, most form for life. One is far more successful in clinging Widowed or separated birds fare bad- on than the other, but both are persis- ly, often being ousted from nests and tent, and keep coming back. If the suet territories. balls run out, they attack the mixed Pairs can be seen keeping together seeds intended for the sparrows. even in big feeding flocks, the size of which increases in the autumn with ple of years and then only during win- birds congregating at dusk for com- ter and early spring, probably because munal roosting, sometimes in their their favourite food is in short supply, many hundreds. but with their numbers steadily climb- They usually breed colonially with ing more of them. pairs collaborating to find a nest site and defending it from other pairs and Our smallest crow, the Jackdaw is a predators. They build their nests in bird of woodland, parkland, coasts and cavities in trees or cliffs, in church urban areas. They are sociable birds, steeples, ruined or occupied buildings often seen in flocks, and given a good and in chimneys, sometimes blocking onto the chosen crevice, and build ground they will try jumping, pecking, breeze, will perform joyous looking them with nests crashing down into their nest on the platform so formed. clod-turning, probing the soil, and oc- aerial acrobatics all the time repeating fireplaces, maybe with birds still on casionally, digging. They catch flies their short, loud 'kya' call. Their overall them. The essential requirement is a When the female is laying, the male is around cow pats by jumping from the appearance is of a striking shiny black sheltered site. A nest platform can be especially vigilant and both adults put ground or by dropping from above bird with a grey sheen to the back of reused and will increase in size each a lot of effort into rearing the young. onto the cow pat and can be seen rid- the head; adult birds have a character- year: the pair drop sticks from above As a survival strategy four or five eggs ing on the backs of sheep seeking istic startling pale eye too. are laid, with the female starting incu- ticks, as well as gathering wool or hair bation halfway through laying so that for nests. Add to all the above grain Their intelligence is legendary, and the last two chicks are smaller and (barley, wheat and oats), weed seeds, they figure in myths throughout Eu- thus subordinate if food is short. elderberries, acorns, and various culti- rope, being reputed to steal shiny ob- vated fruits, and you can see why they jects to keep in their nests, though Jackdaws have increased in abundance are so successful. there seems to be no truth in this. since the 1960s, following reduced They were originally described by Carl persecution by farmers and game- If you find the lives of our garden birds Linnaeus in his , keepers and, helped by their highly to be of interest, and would like to join when, due to this supposed fondness varied diet of invertebrates and their in and count the feathered occupants of for picking up coins, Linnaeus named larvae, seeds, nuts, fruit and carrion. your garden, please contact me or visit them from the Latin Young songbirds nestlings are also the BTO Garden BirdWatch website - word for money. Their common name taken, but this is not a major food www.bto.org/gbw probably comes from two separate source. Although not a particularly Mike Gray [email protected] words: 'Jack' meaning rogue or thief welcome visitor to feeding stations, and 'daw' from their call. Jackdaws will eat almost anything Photograph credit: Mike Grey available, and, despite their size, are Titles: Jackdaws Jackdaws pair up in their first year, but [email protected] Email; able to cling on to feeders. On the [email protected] Email; All in the month of June Gardeners Corner It was: was held, in Paris. Real Madrid (Spain) 175 years ago, on 28th June 1846 that beat Stade de Reims (France) 4-3. The A few jobs to enjoy in the summer Belgian musical instrument maker European Cup is now known as the Adolphe Sax patented the saxophone. UEFA Champions League. Keep deadheading your repeat Tomatoes, flowering roses so that they produce Once the flowers have started to th 125 years ago, on 4 June 1896 that 69 years ago Queen Elizabeth II more blooms. appear on your tomatoes, you should Henry Ford completed his first attended the trooping of the colour as take off the side shoots to encourage automobile, the Ford Quadricycle, and the Monarchs official Birthday for the Sweet peas strong growth. You can support the gave it a test run around Detroit first time. The tradition started in If you are growing sweet peas they now strong stems on canes or strings Michigan. It was a simple frame with 1748 in the reign of George II. should be flowering nicely now. It is a and once the tomatoes have set their an engine, two gears, a tiller for th good idea to remove the tendrils as trusses remember to give them a steering and four bicycle wheels. It 60 years ago, on 6 June 1961 that these consume the energy that you regular feed. had a top speed of 20mph. Its success Carl Jung, Swiss psychiatrist and want your plant to put into its flowers. led him to establish the Ford Motor psychologist, died. He was the Sweet peas should be picked regularly Pruning Company. founder of analytical psychology. to encourage flowering if you allow the plant to form seed pods it will think 100 years ago on 10th June 1921 that 50 years ago, on 16th June 1971 that go amiss. Plants that benefit are st that its job is done and will stop usually the deciduous ones that flower Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was John Reith (Lord Reith), 1 Baron Reith, producing flowers. They are hungry born on a dining room table in Corfu. Scottish business executive and just once a year in spring. They include and thirsty plants so give them a mock orange, deutzia, some rambling He was the husband of Queen politician, died. He was Manager and multi-purpose feed weekly and keep Elizabeth II. Director General of the BBC in its roses and of course wisteria, maybe in watered little and often. July, when the long wands of growth formative years. He also formed BOAC 90 years ago, on 13th June 1931 that (now British Airways). can be cut right back. Jesse Boot, 1st Baron Trent, British pharmacist and philanthropist, died. 40 years ago, on 5th June 1981 that the first report of AIDS took place. The Company into a national chain of Centres for Disease Control and chemists. Prevention in the USA reported that five homosexual men in Los Angeles 80 years ago, from 22nd June to 5th were suffering from a rare form of December 1941 that Operation pneumonia found in patients with Barbarossa took place. It was the weakened immune systems. These German invasion of the Soviet Union, were later recognised as the first the largest military operation in official AIDS cases. history. In the end, it was a Soviet victory, for the German invaders were 25 years ago, on 4th June 1996 that the repelled when they reached Moscow, Second Severn Crossing was officially and then driven out of Russia by a opened. The bridge spans the River Soviet counter-attack. Severn and links England and Wales via the M4 motorway. 75 years ago, on 26th June 1946 that Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery became Chief of the Imperial General

Staff (head of the British army). Photograph credit: Anna Bowman 65 years ago, on 13th June 1956 that Titles: Sweet peas (right) the first European Cup final (soccer) [email protected] Email; [email protected] Email; Washburn Heritage Centre www.washburnvalley.org. Washburn Heritage Centre www.washburnvalley.org.

th TALK - Wednesday 16 June 7.30-9pm 10 birthday! next we welcome a person who is well As always, we welcome new members to serve in our Tea Room or help at our This June the Washburn Heritage known to us here at the Centre and it is and new volunteers. If you would like many events, you will be given a warm Centre celebrates its 10th birthday! with pleasure that David Alred, local to join our friendly team of volunteers welcome and an opportunity to meet Since our official opening in 2011 we historian, naturalist and latterly a guest please contact the Centre. We offer a new people aim to recognise all the efforts of all variety of roles, whether you would like the partners. One month does not give illustrated talk on his memories when us long but in a serious of four talks we the Heritage Centre began its journey. th will cover the birth of the building to Refreshments will be served. Cost £6 10 Anniversary of the Washburn Heritage Centre the future plans of Yorkshire Water. All members and £7.50 non-members. The Washburn Heritage Centre turns our wonderful bakers. our events follow Covid safety guide- 10 years old this year and we are lines and booking is essential. Please ANNIVERSARY WALK - Monday 21 June delighted to be able to announce a Please do come along and help to contact the Centre on 9.30am month of celebrations during share our celebrations in June. You [email protected] or give join us when we recreate the first walk June. The Centre is a hidden gem will be most welcome. Why not visit Jenny a ring on 01943 880794. we ever did at the Heritage Centre! located in the stunning setting of our website www.washburnvalley.org Take a stroll through the centuries, Fewston Church and overlooking for further details or call 01943 passing ancient British embankments, Events in June the site of a royal hunting park and . The citation for 880794 and talk to Jenny about TALK - Thursday 3 June 7.30-9pm the remains of a medieval hunting th our first talk of the 10 Anniversary lodge, a 17th century manor house, 19th vice, which we were awarded in 2020, celebrations is from Stephen Calvert of century reservoirs and in the distance -led, Pearce Bottomley, the architects who 20th century wind turbines. Covering high-quality, rural heritage centre designed our award-winning building. just under 4 miles and most easy walk- which continues to grow and im- How you design an extension to a ing with a couple of 5ft high ladder th (part) 17 century church? We look stiles to climb. Meeting point and forward to hearing Stephen tell us lunch arrangements to be confirmed Our June events include talks, more about his architectural challenge on booking. Cost £10 members and walks, exhibitions and more, and from a decade ago. Refreshments will £12.50 non-members. one of the highlights is a visit by be served. Cost £6 members and £7.50 the Lord-Lieutenant of North non-members. TALK - Friday 25 June 7.30-9pm Yorkshire, Mrs Jo Ropner, who will last but not least we are delighted to TALK - Tuesday 8 June 7.30-9pm welcome Geoff Lomas and Lee Pitcher special evening to recognise the we welcome John Buglass, Archaeolo- from Yorkshire Water. Geoff was our achievements of our volunteers. gist, who was charged with overseeing point of contact when plans for the the sensitive task of excavation of the Centre were put in place. Why did we churchyard. Where did he begin and Our Tea Room will be fully open win their support in our special part of every Saturday and Sunday 11- how did he know what to keep or the Washburn Valley? Lee is Head of 4pm with seated table service in- discard? John will talk to us about the Partnerships at Yorkshire Water and is challenges he faced ten years ago in the enviable position of leading in doors and out to comply with when the first spade went into the several exciting Yorkshire Water Covid regulations. Over the week- ground. Refreshments will be served. partnerships, Beyond Nature being one end of 5 and 6 June, our visitors Cost £6 members and £7.50 non- of them. Cost £6 members and £7.50 will be able to enjoy a delicious members. non-members. homemade treat,

[email protected] Email; , from [email protected] Email; Recipe Lemon Roasted Asparagus How to Subscribe The magazine is managed by our The magazine costs £5 a year to Treasurer Ann Johnson, Distributers Cheri Beaumont and There is nothing better than fresh 1 lemon, thinly sliced have 12 copies of the magazine delivered by hand or £12 to have it Paul Howarth, our Rector Stephen British asparagus in June. While 2 tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice McCaulay and the Editor Anna delicious steamed with butter and Half tsp sea salt posted directly. Bowman. black pepper, this recipe found in Quarter tsp ground black pepper Yorkshire Life makes a great side dish Method Please contact Paul Howarth Tel: or veggie supper 01943 465076 if you would like to Contributors Preheat oven to Gas 6 (hot!) and line a arrange delivery and payments Items for the magazine are always baking sheet with parchment paper welcome Please send in articles, Ingredients Add all the ingredients, toss to coat recipes, jokes, cartoon, paintings 500g fresh asparagus evenly and spread out Advertising photograph, a story or even a 2tsp olive oil Place in the oven and roast for 8-10 We encourage business that are messages of thanks or a notable 2 cloves garlic, crushed minutes or until slightly crisp on the happy to provide a service in our date like an anniversary that you 2 tbs grated parmesan outside and tender in the centre rural parishes to advertise with us. would like to share. All are welcome. The Deadline for the Please contact Ann Johnson by next issues are on the back cover. email [email protected] or Tel: Please email your contribution to: 01943 880000 to discuss your magzine@washburnmidwharfeben Prayer Request advert and our reasonable yearly efice.org.uk prices This month Fran Dale. Member of Farnley Church would like to share a 'Blessing', Or send in by post to; which she found it in a Church Mission Society prayer leaflet. History C/O The Heritage Centre Office The magazine was created to link Washburn Heritage Centre An Alternative Blessing them and transform their pain into joy. the communities of the Fewston Church May God bless you with enough Anglican and Methodist churches Harrogate May God bless you with a restless foolishness to believe that you really in the Mid-Wharfe and lower HG3 1SU discomfort about easy answers, half- can make a difference in this world, so Washburn Valley. The Anglican truths and superficial relationships, so churches of the United Benefice Thank all the contributors please that you may seek truth boldly grace, to do what others claim cannot are All Saints Weston, St Helen keep sending pieces in. and love deep within your heart. be done. Denton, St Michael and St Laurence Fewston, St Andrew Magazine Archive May God bless you with holy anger at And the blessing of God the Supreme Blubberhouses, All Saints injustice, oppression and exploitation To see past issues we have an Majesty and our Creator, Jesus Christ Farnley and St Oswald Leathley. of people, so that you may tirelessly the Incarnate Word who is our brother online archive work for justice, freedom and peace and Saviour, and the Holy Spirit, our Norwood and Timble chapels are www.fewstonwithblubberhouses.or among all people. Advocate and Guide, be with you and in the Wharfedale & Aireborough g.uk/church-life/parish- remain with you, this day and forever- Methodist circuit magazine/ . May God bless you with the gift of more. tears to shed with those who suffer AMEN Contact information for all the from pain, rejection, starvation, or the churches is on page 2 Our printer loss of all that they cherish, so that you Sister Ruth Marlene Fox, Printed by Sharon Press may reach out your hand to comfort Order of St Benedict [email protected] Email; [email protected] [email protected] Email; [email protected] Email; Answers Date for your Diary to the May Issue Please see the Community Notice Board on page 9 - 10 puzzles for events and notices this month or dates for your diary.

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